Tanker Operator (Fuel Oil)

Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of tanker voyages carrying fuel oil, refined products, and petroleum cargoes. Coordinate with charterers, traders, vessel owners, brokers, terminals, agents, and surveyors to ensure smooth voyage execution. Monitor vessel movements and ensure compliance with loading, discharge, and voyage instructions. Nominate vessels and coordinate port calls, berthing schedules, terminal requirements, and cargo operations. Prepare and issue voyage instructions to Masters and vessel operators. Track cargo loading and discharge progress, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and operational requirements. Liaise with ship agents to arrange port clearances, customs documentation, bunker supplies, and husbandry services. Monitor vessel performance, port turnaround times, cargo quantities, and operational costs. Calculate and monitor laytime, demurrage, detention, and freight-related costs. Verify Statements of Facts (SOF), Notices of Readiness (NOR), pumping logs, and other operational documents. Resolve operational issues such as delays, cargo shortages, contamination claims, off-spec cargoes, and berth congestion. Coordinate closely with traders and chartering teams regarding vessel schedules, cargo positioning, and market opportunities. Maintain accurate voyage records and ensure timely reporting to internal stakeholders. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, vetting requirements, sanctions regulations, and company policies. Monitor weather conditions, port restrictions, and geopolitical developments that may impact vessel operations. Requirements Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline. Minimum 3–5 years of tanker operations experience within oil majors, trading houses, shipowners, or tanker operators. Strong understanding of tanker operations, voyage management, and petroleum cargo handling. Familiarity with fuel oil, crude oil, clean petroleum products (CPP), or dirty petroleum products (DPP) trades. Good knowledge of charter parties, voyage calculations, laytime, demurrage, and tanker operational practices. Experience coordinating with terminals, vessel owners, charterers, and shipping agents. Knowledge of tanker vetting requirements, maritime regulations, and industry standards. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple voyages simultaneously. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and shipping/trading systems.